Why own a bike far beyond your abilities?

[Badcat]

i have a bike that is PERFECT for my 20 years of road and off road experience.
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my vanvan...
16hp and all the aggression of Benny the Ball from Top Cat.
now it's nearly run in - it's really getting a little snarl on.

ken

[mangell6]

"Why own a bike far beyond your abilities? "

Cos I can and I like to scare myself.

Would also like to own a trail bike and a 250/400 street bike to be able to "ride".

[Sensei]

Great topic to bring up . Have owned big HP bike's over the last 30 year's & have tryed to give them the best I have to offer .Only to be reminded that it still had alittle more up it's sleeve that I didn't know about .The more I tryed to find mine & the bike's limit's I learnt there was no need to do either . It's great to have HP but as some of the other's on here will know it take's real skill to beat a 600 cc bike with a good rider on it , even if your bike has double the power if it . "Less is more" It's taken me over 30Y's to learn this but we all most find out these thing's in our own time Sensei NP

[Zed]

In saying that, Cycosis just gave me a thumping at Manfield riding, what I consider, an inferior machine. So maybe I can't ride for shit.

Why do you consider his F4i inferior to your Gixxer? Have you riden his bike or compared dyno results or something?

Like you say dude, it's not always the machine that's inferior!

[FROSTY:Me]

I could be blowing smoke but it seems to me that our NZ scratching roads actually seem to suit smaller more nimble bikes rather than out and out horsepower

[White trash]

Why do you consider his F4i inferior to your Gixxer? Have you riden his bike or compared dyno results or something?

Like you say dude, it's not always the machine that's inferior!

Because it's a Honda Of course it's inferior!

Nah! Just a bit softer is all. I will say the brakes are a hell of a lot better than the Suzukis and the midrange is stronger.

[Cajun]

I am not a fast great rider, i brought a bike i could have fun on, throw around. I could have brought a 1000cc bike but i was not after a bike for speed, brought a nice little 600 which i have read also decided myself they are the most fun on the road. There are tons better than me on the road, my bike will out handle me to no end, but its also good having a bike there, that i know will out handle me, means i can keep trying and get better and better

[Firefight]

I am not a fast great rider, i brought a bike i could have fun on, throw around. I could have brought a 1000cc bike but i was not after a bike for speed, brought a nice little 600 which i have read also decided myself they are the most fun on the road. There are tons better than me on the road, my bike will out handle me to no end, but its also good having a bike there, that i know will out handle me, means i can keep trying and get better and better

Yeah good point Banana Man, speaking of rides, are you going to come to Rags for Lunch this wednesday ?, The Good Dr Quazz, myself and I think one other were hoping to meet in Hamilton and pop across to Ragalan for eats, are you up for it ??


Firefight

[Cajun]

Yep let me know more details, i need to go to plastics place, to look if they can do me a rear hugger, as well go look at visual plastics at the high screen for me bike as well

txt me

[KATWYN]

im more interested in hearing from those who cant ride ANYWHERE NEAR theirs bikes limit as to why they brought it?

Cos I worked hard and could afford the one I wanted. It happened to be
Yamaha 2001 YZFR6 at that time (3 years ago.)

Things change I may be on a scooter soon

[Wenier]

i want a 600 cus i feel it will best suit my ability and when im not going for it wont have to give it all jus to go how i want. Ive ridden mates SV650 and R6 and they dont scare me anymore after a couple of goes, of course i can wheelie their bikes and they still havent figured out how to yet . Still i jus want a 600 to make me enjoy riding that much more.

[DEATH_INC.]

I think with a lot(most won't own up to it)of guys it's an ego thing.Everyone(ok,nearly everyone)wants to own the meanest fastest beast out there,even if they never use it to it's potential.I can name a few guys that won't own anything smaller than a thou,and it's just because they can't bear the thought of owning a LITTLE 600/750.

[vifferman]

I think with a lot(most won't own up to it)of guys it's an ego thing.Everyone(ok,nearly everyone)wants to own the meanest fastest beast out there,even if they never use it to it's potential.I can name a few guys that won't own anything smaller than a thou,and it's just because they can't bear the thought of owning a LITTLE 600/750.

Yeah, I'll own up to it being at least partly an ego thing. But then there's other factors: I like Vs, and I think I'd find it a bit frustrating going down to a VFR400 or a VT250 or whatever.

[jrandom]

Yeah, I'll own up to it being at least partly an ego thing. But then there's other factors: I like Vs, and I think I'd find it a bit frustrating going down to a VFR400 or a VT250 or whatever.

I think Death was talking about the big inline 4s. Most of the litre twins make similar power to the 4-cyl six hundies.

In fact, I applaud the social bravery and obvious lack of inflated ego you display by riding such an outmoded, underpowered motorcycle.

[vifferman]

I think Death was talking about the big inline 4s. Most of the litre twins make similar power to the 4-cyl six hundies.

Indeed, but more easy-going, lazy torque. Better for saving front tyre wear.

In fact, I applaud the social bravery and obvious lack of inflated ego you display by riding such an outmoded, underpowered motorcycle.

You fogot to mention ugly.
And somewhat unreliable (for a Honda).
And thirsty.
And rattly (though nowhere near as loud as a Ducati dry clutch).
(Damn! I should have numbered this, so I could've made this a "Spanish Inquisition" style reply).
Your applause is somewhat misplaced, however. I must admit to feeling rather envious of the several owners of V-twin Suzuki TLs on KB, due to the extra power and noise they enjoy. I would have a 'better' bike, but for the fact that Mrs FS has proclaimed
"Nein! Dat es verboten!!" (or summat like that).